Vocab 13 - "The Outsiders" Week 1

What is the slang meaning of the word "dig"? Example: "You dig, Ponyboy?" or "I dig Mustangs - they're tuff."

• (Verb) to make a hole with a tool or by hand, by removing material (such as sand)

• To understand, or to be cool with (informal)

• Dino nuggies

• to fix or repair, especially cars

What is the meaning of the word "jumped"? Example: Johnny has been skittish ever since he was jumped by the Socs.

• attacked

• decorated with holiday lights

• punched or kicked

• thrown into deep water

What is the meaning of the word "madras"? Example: We could see their madras shirts from a mile away.

• a fine-textured cotton, usually plaid or striped

• a soft knit, sweatshirt-type top

• a mesh, jersey shirt for sports practices

• cat loaf

What is the meaning of the term "JD"? Example: Those JDs are always up to no good.

• jammin' dudes

• juvenile delinquents

• jelly doughnuts

• justice deputies

What is the meaning of the word "loping"? Example: He ran with an easy, loping gait."

• long, bounding strides

• taking short, high steps

• zig-zag or serpentine

• cheese hats

What is the meaning of the word "bickering"? Example: We could not concentrate over the sound of their bickering.

• splashing and frolicking in the water

• dusty barrel racing

• arguing over dumb or trivial things

• basketball game

What is the meaning of the word "shanghai" (verb)? Example: They tried to shanghai us in the alley.

• to jump or attack

• to trick or convince someone to do something

• to leave someone stranded

• to secretly hunt down and open your Christmas presents without permission

What is the meaning of the word "amplifier"? Example: "You sure don't need an amplifier."

• an electronic device used to increase the strength of a signal (and make louder)

• a device that makes things larger

• something that weakens or diminishes sound

• preppy sweater vest

What is the meaning of the word "booze hound"? Example: You gotta watch out for that booze hound or you'll get yourself in trouble.

• a drunk

• someone who sells booze or alcohol

• a dog that fetches alcohol for its owner

• a bad dog that lives under floorboards and sneaks your parents' alcohol

What is the meaning of the word "bogart"? Example: Kip! You bogarted all the cheese!"

• to hide away

• to selfishly hog

• to slowly melt

• to catch a delicious bass